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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — RECOVERY OF COSTS AND EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT OF $76,948.60 INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR WEED AND TRASH ABATEMENT WITHIN RAILROAD RIGHT- OF -WAYS IN THE CITY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4E) CI-ff MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1� Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution affirming the acceptance of the Weed and Trash Abatement report and confirm the Code Enforcement Division description for the recovery of the costs in an amount of $76,948.60, associated with the execution of the Inspection and Abatement Warrants on railroad right-of-way owned by the Union Pacific Company. DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana operates a year-round program to maintain private properties free of weeds and rubbish. Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 16-48 prohibits the presence of rubbish and garbage, among other items accumulated upon or in front of the property which may be dangerous or injurious to neighboring properties and negatively impact the health and welfare of residents in the community. In accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 16-49 and 16-50, when unsightly or unsafe conditions are identified, City staff provides notice requiring abatement of such conditions within seven (7) days by posting of a notice on the property. As permitted by SAMC Section 16-49(b), a formal letter may also be mailed to provide similar notice that immediate action must be taken to eliminate all weeds, rubbish and garbage from the private property. Ultimately, the property owner is responsible for ensuring the general property maintenance of their property and compliance with all provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. If the property is not cleaned by the prescribed date indicated in the notice(s), the City of Santa Ana may take additional action to perform the abatement work through its own staff and/or contractors. Accumulation of trash, debris and the general lack of property maintenance on railroad properties have become increasingly noticeable and are negatively impacting the health and welfare of the community and residents of the City. To abate the issues, the Code Enforcement Division properly posted and advised the property owner, Union Pacific Railroad Company, to clean their premises at the following locations: 75B-1